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Spraying direct from the paint can:

1) The head unit is secured with two container catches. Gently pull outwards on these to dislodge 

the catches, and remove the head unit.

2) Unscrew the Paint Pot (12) (Fig.8) and remove the Rigid Pick-Up Tube (11) from the gun (Fig.8)

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and then insert the bare end of the 13ft Paint Tube (13) through the Connector Plate (10) and fit

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over the inlet (this is the one with the smaller aperture on underside of the gun) (Fig.9).

Tip: 

Tube can be softened by running under hot water.

3) Ensuring that it is correctly aligned, screw the Connector Plate (10) onto the gun - pushing as

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you twist.

4) Fit the the 13ft Paint Tube (13) to the Paint Outlet (14) (Fig.10) on the motor unit - using the quick

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connect fitting. Give a gentle tug on the paint tube to ensure that it is secure.

5) Set the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) on gun to maximum by scrolling up (Fig.10) and then firmly

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push/ clip the gun into the docking station on the motor unit until you hear a ‘click’ (the trigger

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should be depressed sitting in the Docking Station (19)).

6) DO NOT FIT the Air Hose (15) to motor outlet and gun at this stage yet.

Product - Set Up & Assembly

Additional items required before you start: • Drill • Cloth

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Priming – Direct from the paint can (or Gemini Bucket)

SOLVENT-BASED COATINGS CANNOT BE USED WHEN SPRAyING DIRECT FROM THE CAN.

ALWAYS PRIME THE UNIT WITH WATER BEFORE STARTING ANY JOB. ENSURE YOUR PAINT IS AT ROOM 

TEMPERATURE. ALWAYS DILUTE USING WARM WATER.

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1) If the spray gun is not in the docking station scroll the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) on the back of

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the gun to maximum – then place the gun in the Docking Station (19) (Fig.11).

2) Remove the head unit and place the Paint Pot (12) filled with water into the Gemini Bucket (25)

and refit the head unit making sure the Pick-Up Tube & Filter Cage (18b & 18c) is fully

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immersed in the water (Fig.12).

3) Plug the unit in, set paint speed dial on the unit to setting 5 (Fig.12), and turn the pump on

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(Fig.12).

4) When water starts coming out the front of the gun (you will see this in the Docking Station (19) 

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while it is on) - turn the pump off             remove the Paint Pot (12) and gun from the Docking

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Station (19) - switch the pump on           and expel the remaining water through the gun into the

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Paint Pot (12).     

Tip: 

If the water does not reach the end of the gun, make sure the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) is

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scrolled up to maximum and the gun trigger is depressed fully in the Docking Station (19).           

5) Remove the Paint Pot (12) from the Gemini Bucket (25) and replace it with the paint mixed and

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thinned (if necessary) making sure the Pick-Up Tube & Filter Cage (18b and 18c) drop into the

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paint (paint can either be poured directly into the bucket or preferably you can use the paint can

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that it comes in).

6) Ensure the paint can is placed under the gun – use the rings on the base of the Gemini Bucket

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(25) as a guide.

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NOTE

: Make sure the spray gun is firmly placed in the Docking Station (19) with the trigger

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depressed.

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Summary of Contents for GEMINI

Page 1: ...uillez conserver cette notice pour toute consultation future DO NOT RETURN TO STORE IF THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED If you have any questions relating to this product please contact Earlex customer serv...

Page 2: ...TANT INFORMATION Certain coatings may require dilution INFORMACI N IMPORTANTE Ciertas capas requieren disoluci n IMPORTANT Certains rev tements doivent tre dilu s 2 not supplied no suministrado non fo...

Page 3: ...ee our troubleshooting section call our customer service number 593 22530912 ext 12 Alternatively visit our website at www earlex com or www pintulac com ec DO NOT PUT PAINT INTO THE UNIT if the unit...

Page 4: ...4 1 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 25 26 14 15 16 17 18b B 22 24 23 20 19 18c 12a 18a 27 Fig 1 Fig 2...

Page 5: ...Tip Tool V0018 2 Air Cap Ring V0001 3 Air Cap Gemini FF0006 4 Spray Direction Plate Gemini FF0008 5 Fluid Tip Gemini FF0005 6 Fluid Tip O ring V0005 7 Needle V0006 8 Paint Flow Adjuster n a 9 Paint C...

Page 6: ...sed only with paints and solvents that have a suitable flash point for spraying If in doubt consult the paint or solvent manufacturer s data Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when spraying N...

Page 7: ...s thickness Having the correct viscosity of paint is important to ensure the paint atomizes correctly and sprays well giving you a good quality finish If your material is thin like water then the visc...

Page 8: ...the paint flow adjuster controls the quantity of paint sprayed The spray gun will allow you to have greater control when spraying Fig 5 The gun has 3 spray patterns which can be changed by the externa...

Page 9: ...EFORE STARTING ANY JOB ENSURE YOUR PAINT IS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ALWAYS DILUTE USING WARM WATER DVD 1 If the spray gun is not in the docking station scroll the Paint Flow Adjuster 8 on the back of the...

Page 10: ...oat Avoid stopping and starting when spraying a surface as this can lead to too much or not enough material on a surface To ensure edges are covered commence spraying just to the side or above below t...

Page 11: ...next use Please refer to the How to DVD and the cleaning section of your operational manual to thoroughly clean your sprayer 1 Separate the Air Hose 15 from both the head unit and the gun Unclip the h...

Page 12: ...e of the body of the spray gun Thoroughly dry all parts before reassembling Reassemble parts in reverse order Ensure Air Cap Ring 2 is fully tightened and Fluid Tip 5 is pushed into place so that the...

Page 13: ...on 6 Fine tune spray output with Paint Flow Adjuster 8 on gun to setting produces the best spray 7 An airtight seal is essential for the correct operation of this spray gun Before operating the unit...

Page 14: ...E COLLECTION SITE REPEAT THE SAME PROCESS ABOVE TO CLEAN THE FLUID TIP NEEDLE DO NOT DISMANTLE THE SPRAy GUN By UNDOING THE SCREWS Cleaning Instructions Spray Gun Fig 25 When removing the needle and f...

Page 15: ...blocked Check the condition of the Air Filter 21 and clean or replace as necessary Troubleshooting FAQ s Direct from the can or from the Paint Pot DVD ENSURE yOU REPLACE THE MATCHING FLUID TIP Fig 25...

Page 16: ...ill too slow the paint may require dilution or the Pick Up Tube 18b may be kinked Q6 What do I do if the atomization quality of spray is poor A6 If the paint atomization is poor try turning paint spee...

Page 17: ...Earlex Inc 2013 FF0105 03 13 Questions Call toll free 888 783 2612 Earlex Inc 8261 Highway 73 Suite F Stanley N C 28164 USA Toll Free 888 783 2612 Email questions earlex com Website www earlex com...

Page 18: ...sign Registrations and Patents Spray Gun Design Registration ECD 001096218 0001 US D609 778S CN 200930004457 X Spray Gun Patent GB 0903275 6 GB 2468196 GB 2469587 US 8 308 083 CN Applied for Spray Gun...

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